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Vest

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a cream-colored vest with a floral pattern. The vest has a collar and is sleeveless. It has two pockets, one on each side, and is fastened with six buttons. The vest has a white lining visible at the top and is set against a black background. The floral pattern on the vest features small flowers in shades of red, purple, and white. The vest appears to be made of a textured fabric, possibly silk or cotton. The overall style of the vest is formal. The vest is titled "Vest".

Artwork details

Date:
mid-19th century
Medium:
cotton
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
536 × 625 px
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